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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LR53 LZKMOT history

LR53 LZK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LR53 LZK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
193,549 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LZK was last recorded at 193,549 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 6,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,116 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,433 miles
Average per year
8,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,549 miles
  • 2025 – 187,116 miles
  • 2024 – 182,427 miles
  • 2023 – 177,242 miles
  • 2022 – 175,341 miles
  • 2021 – 165,345 miles
  • 2020 – 157,921 miles
  • 2019 – 149,417 miles
  • 2018 – 140,818 miles
  • 2017 – 132,906 miles
  • 2016 – 124,011 miles
  • 2015 – 115,319 miles
  • 2014 – 103,798 miles
  • 2013 – 92,269 miles
  • 2012 – 79,447 miles
  • 2011 – 65,625 miles
  • 2010 – 55,811 miles
  • 2009 – 49,970 miles
  • 2008 – 42,298 miles
  • 2007 – 35,099 miles
  • 2006 – 27,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,549 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,549 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    193,549 miles
    Test number
    544606191082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,116 miles (+4,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    187,116 miles
    Test number
    253182882713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass182,427 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    182,427 miles
    Test number
    456883740641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,242 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    177,242 miles
    Test number
    226576064855
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differtional (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass175,341 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    175,341 miles
    Test number
    106659453096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,345 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,345 miles
    Test number
    219301680794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,921 miles (+8,504)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,921 miles
    Test number
    800305308694
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass149,417 miles (+8,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,417 miles
    Test number
    558342475739
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  9. Pass140,818 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,818 miles
    Test number
    436492704405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc score
  10. Pass132,906 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    168660547137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail132,600 miles (+8,589)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,600 miles
    Test number
    822031331038
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass124,011 miles (+8,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    297751402162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Pass115,319 miles (+11,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,319 miles
    Test number
    149897440345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,798 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    367962364264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail103,718 miles (+11,449)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    319129754207
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass92,269 miles (+12,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    937947763218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,447 miles (+13,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    359433562440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,625 miles (+9,814)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    395076771438
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on
  19. Pass55,811 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    924698670249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have movement
  20. Fail55,811 miles (+5,841)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    464548170249
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bushes have movement
  21. Pass49,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,970 miles
    Test number
    341019379272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,970 miles (+7,672)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,970 miles
    Test number
    153219879243
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  23. Pass42,298 miles (+7,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    602451288240
    • NoteRear reg plate watermarked, play in both front lower arm rear bushes, front and rear pads look low through wheel, handbrake application uneven
  24. Pass35,099 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,099 miles
    Test number
    411065077252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    341490086274
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly inner and outer edges .

Questions about LR53 LZK

Does LR53 LZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LZK is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LZK?
The MOT on LR53 LZK is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LZK done?
LR53 LZK was recorded at 193,549 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,427 miles a year.
Has LR53 LZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LZK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LR53 LZK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 LZK find?
LR53 LZK passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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